Lt. Robert Almon Spencer was born in Woodville, Ontario, in May 1873.
A Methodist clergyman and resident of Meaford, Ontario, at the time of signing on, Robert seems to have initially been assigned to the 84th Battalion.
Subsequently transferring to the 147th (Grey) Battalion, Robert later transferred to the 4th CMR on January 10th, 1918.
Robert undoubtedly carried out chaplaincy duties as one of 14 serving Chaplains in the 4th CMR.
Having survived the war, Lt. Robert Almon Spencer was struck off strength from the 4th CMR in February 1919.
Further details on Robert's service will follow in due course.
Initial biography details from Lt. Robert Spencer's attestation papers, Library and Archives Canadaand with help from George Auer.
Image credit: George Auer, with further thanks.
Biography excerpt courtesy of 4cmr.com
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